Physics Policy and Advocacy News: November 2018

What Election Results Mean for Science; APS Cong. Fellow & Interns

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Physics Advocacy in Action

Have you ever wanted to use your science knowledge to help members of Congress address policy for science? Well, APS has an opportunity for you! As an APS Congressional Fellow, you would spend a year on Capitol Hill working for a member of Congress or on a committee. The deadline for applications is January 15, and you must be an APS member and have a Ph.D. to apply. Learn more on the APS website »

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Tweet Your Senator or Representative

(Fill in the blank with their Twitter handle)

The number of int'l STEM student applications to US PhD programs fell by 12% in 2018. Research shows each who enters the workforce leads to 2.62 American jobs. I urge _______ to allow dual intent F1 visas so US science can benefit from US-educated graduates #voice4physics

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Be the Signal Above the Noise

Email Greg Mack (mack@aps.org) to get involved.

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